HSE Manager

Chemring Energetics UK Ltd; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense solutions provider in Scotland is seeking an HSE Manager to lead their Health & Safety Team. This key leadership position involves ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, delivering training, and driving improvements in safety culture. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in HSE management, including COMAH sites, and possess relevant qualifications like CMIOSH/NEBOSH. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Flexible benefits

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven COMAH site experience.
• Strong background in risk assessment and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HS&E legislation and company policies.
• Lead investigations into incidents and ensure corrective actions.
• Deliver monthly reports on safety performance.

Skills

Health, Safety, and Environmental Management

Risk Assessment

Communication

Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

Degree in HSE Management or equivalent

CMIOSH / NEBOSH certification

Lead Auditor qualification

Train the Trainer certification

Job description

HSE Manager

Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence, and key commercial customers.

Are you an experienced HSE professional with proven expertise in safety, health, and environmental management within high-hazard environments? We're looking for an HSE Manager to lead our Health & Safety Team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure full compliance with legislation, company standards, and COMAH requirements. This is a key leadership role in safeguarding our people, site, and operations while shaping the future of our safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all activities are undertaken in full compliance with HS&E legislation, company policies, and procedures; proactively report unsafe acts or conditions via the Near Miss system.
• Review, improve, and communicate the Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SMS & EMS).
• Provide advice, guidance, and training to all staff on legislative and company Health & Safety requirements, including COMAH and ER2014.
• Deliver monthly reports and bi-annual presentations on performance indicators, issues, and trends to the Executive Team.
• Support the development of HSE policy, strategy, and improvement plans.
• Define and lead HS&E audit programmes to ensure compliance and drive continual improvement.
• Lead investigations into near misses, accidents, and unusual occurrences, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented.
• Chair the Risk Review Board and participate in the Change Control Board.
• Co-ordinate the compilation and submission of the 5-year COMAH Safety Report.
• Manage license applications and variation requests to HSE and SEPA.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management to direct reports.
• Manage the HSE budget.
• Support Emergency Response and Crisis Management Teams as required, including defining and delivering emergency training and exercises.
• Carry out performance reviews and objective setting for all direct staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in HSE Management or equivalent.
• CMIOSH / NEBOSH certification.
• Proven COMAH site experience (essential).
• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Train the Trainer certification.
• Strong background in risk assessment and environmental management.

The Ideal Candidate

• Personally committed to Safety, Quality, and Environmental excellence.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to spot and resolve issues early.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Able to build strong working relationships and drive positive cultural change.

Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, an employee assistance programme, and a range of flexible benefits including Cycle2work and several local and national employee discounts.

If you're ready to take on this critical leadership role and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!